Our global community giving program

​Founded in 2005, Change A Life invests in projects which provide long-term solutions to the communities involved. We focus on change that provides an opportunity for people to build up their skills for a brighter and more sustainable future.

The money raised comes from company-matched employee donations but also from shareholder dividend donations, corporate contributions and fundraising programmes. ​

8400000AUD raised

16projects completed

13different countries

Our current projects

World Youth International

On September 14, 1999, WYI opened Nepal’s first primary and secondary school, in honour of the late Robert Hoey, with a small group of 24 students. 18 years later, more than 550 students are attending the school, and it has been recognised as one of Nepal’s leading learning institutions. The school is in Gokarna, approximately 1 hour drive from Kathmandu.

Come-Share education programme

Come-Share, our project in Sri-Lanka, provides educational funding for children from year ten (O level) onwards. Education up until year ten is free, and many children from poor backgrounds can complete up until year ten unassisted. After this point many children are forced into manual labour by lack of funds, even if their school results are very good.

Our global cycling challenges have raised over half a million dollars

2007 - Laos

Staff from Australia raised
AUD 140,000

2011 - Cambodia

Staff from Australia and New Zealand raised AUD 156,000

2014 - Cambodia

Staff from US and Canada raised AUD 215,000

Our 9 day cycling challenge in 2014 was our biggest yet

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34riders

450kilometres cycled

215000AUD raised

Participants in the 2014 cycling challenge

“When I started this challenge I felt prepared but fully expected there would be some tough moments. What I never anticipated was the true team spirit that everyone brought. At no point was anyone alone on this ride. We came together as a team and left as big family, and I’m so proud of my colleagues for all that we accomplished together.”

Michelle Tait, Quality Manager - Toronto, Canada

Participants in the 2014 cycling challenge

“Nothing could have truly prepared me to see how we were going to change the life of these children. This journey touched me emotionally, spiritually and intellectually. My life will be forever changed as I reflect on Cambodian traditions and its people.”

Yannick Debusschère , Client Services - Toronto, Canada

Participants in the 2014 cycling challenge

“I experienced a roller coaster of emotions during this ride: From feeling proud of accomplishing the bike challenge and working for a company that supports such a cause, to feeling so sad that with all the resources we have in this world there are still countries living in such poverty.”